Community Development Representative jobs in Fargo, ND

Education and Employment Coordinator

Position Description

$26/hour DOQ

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Education and Employment Coordinator provides comprehensive services and information resources that enable program participants to take active responsibility for their career decision and job search; equipping program participants for making career plans by facilitating awareness of their work related strengths, interests, and values and understanding the world of work; preparing participants for finding suitable employment by enhancing their job search skills and capacity to express the relevance of strengths to employers; and fostering relationships with the employer community to provide program participants with opportunities to develop professional skills, integrate academic learning from work, and find jobs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Collaborate with the NWICDC team to identify, define, and meet participant education and career planning and placement needs, goals, and objectives

● Build and maintain positive relationships with education and employment partners

● Provide individual and group education and career direction services to program participants

● Maintenance of internet applications and databases that support and delivery of services to program participants

● Reach designated assigned monthly program goals and outcomes, and report on them per each grant requirement

● Support a thorough case management process and maintain accurate client files and ongoing participant documentation per grant requirement

● Manage facilities and ensure a productive, clean and positive work environment, maintaining an inventory of all program equipment and supplies in good order. Control equipment, service and software expenditures against budget

● Manage administrative systems by registering new participants and participating in their orientation /intake process

● Maintain proper record keeping and reporting including activities and events conducted breakdowns of daily participating figures, notable achievements and any problems/issues as they relate to the Education and Career Development Program Area and specific grant requirements each position is working under

● Supervise the acquisition, maintenance, and dissemination of information regarding career fields, employment opportunities, and specific employers for full-time, part-time, internship and work-study opportunities

● Develop and direct programs and services designed to equip program participants with necessary job search skills and employment preparation strategies

● Effectively represent NWICDC to various agencies including funders, partners, employers, and/or the general public

● Ensure quality improvement by monitoring and evaluating program achievements against target goals, recommending modifications that respond to program participant needs and interests and participate in weekly team meetings

● Manage assigned volunteers; provide ongoing feedback; and identify and support development opportunities

● May participate in special events, supervise and implement other program areas

● Perform other related duties as assigned

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

● Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business or education fields desired

● Minimum of three years’ experience in, or related to, career planning and employment services, including direct career counseling

● Experience in career development strategies for diverse higher education populations

● Develop and maintain relationships with local area employers

● Knowledge of local employment opportunities

● Minimum of one year of progressively responsible experience in information systems

● Cultural sensitivity; knowledge of Anishinaabe worldviews and values or the willingness to learn and incorporate into practice

● Ability to interact positively with the general public

● Ability to plan and implement quality programs

● Have strong communication skills (writing, listening, and speaking).

● Be consistent, dependable, enthusiastic, and flexible

● Understanding and use of current educational practices in career counseling

● Ability to work cooperatively as member of a team and in a professional manner

● Ability to organize activities and coordinate groups of people

● Ability to work independently and follow-through on assigned tasks

● Ability to problem-solve, make decisions, and manage conflict

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Bemidji, MN 56601: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person